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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Genesis 21:33

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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21:33-34 A tamarisk tree requires a lot of water; this act indicated Abraham’s security in his land rights and his faith that God would provide water in this desert area. He settled as a foreigner in the land, but dwelling under his tree was a sign of peaceful security (cp. Zech 3:10). • there he worshiped the Lord: See study note on 12:8.
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